US Bridges

US 441 (sbl)/Sr 29 over Big Sandy Creek

Good

Wilkinson County, Georgia · 3.1 MI S of Irwinton · Structure no. 000000031950290

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
1,100 ft
23 main spans
Daily traffic
3,130
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 441 (sbl)/Sr 29 over Big Sandy Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 441 (sbl)/Sr 29 over Big Sandy Creek in Wilkinson County, Georgia. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 years old, younger than the Georgia average of 47.5 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 3,130 vehicles a day, roughly 30% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,695 by 2032. The structure is 1,100 ft (335.3 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS 441 (sbl)/Sr 29
CrossesBig Sandy Creek
Location3.1 MI S of Irwinton
RouteU.S. Route 441
StateGeorgia
Coordinates32.76585, -83.16741
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating67.9 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans23
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length1,100 ft (335.3 m)
Longest span130 ft (39.6 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.6 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,130 (2024)
Projected traffic4,695 by 2032
Trucks30%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$6.4 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 441 (sbl)/Sr 29 over Big Sandy Creek built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 441 (sbl)/Sr 29 over Big Sandy Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in February 2024.

How much traffic does US 441 (sbl)/Sr 29 over Big Sandy Creek carry?

About 3,130 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 30% are trucks.

How long is US 441 (sbl)/Sr 29 over Big Sandy Creek?

The structure is 1,100 ft (335.3 m) long with a longest span of 130 ft (39.6 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns US 441 (sbl)/Sr 29 over Big Sandy Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.